Library Cards
- Farmers Branch Residents
- Carrollton Residents
- TexShare Cards
- Non-Resident Cards
- Innovation Zone Cards
- Lost Cards
- Farmers Branch Residents
- Carrollton Residents
- TexShare Cards
- Non-Resident Cards
- Innovation Zone Cards
- Lost Cards
If You Live in Farmers Branch
Residents of Farmers Branch are eligible to obtain a full access card at the library free of charge. This card allows patrons to check out up to 50 items at a time, 10 of which can be DVDs,. It also provides access to all of the Library's digital resources, including eBooks and eAudiobooks. Cardholders must renew their account by presenting a photo ID with their current address every three years.
There is no age limit on full access cards, meaning all children are welcome to obtain their first library card with us. A parent or legal guardian must fill out the application form and provide a photo ID with a current address for any applicant under the age of 17. Applicants 17 and older are considered adults and can provide their own photo ID and proof of residence. Please note that all children under the age of 10 visiting the library must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
If You Live in Carrollton
Residents of Carrollton are eligible to obtain a card at the library free of charge. We require that card applicants provide a photo ID and proof of current address with their application. The library card allows patrons to check out up to 50 items at a time, 10 of which can be DVDs but does not allow access to eBooks or eAudiobooks. For full access to the Library's digital resources, please see Non-Resident Cards. Cardholders will need to renew their account by presenting a photo ID with their current address every year.
There is no age limit on library cards, meaning all children are welcome to obtain their first library card with us. A parent or legal guardian must fill out the application form and provide a photo ID with a current address for any applicant under the age of 17. Applicants 17 and older are considered adults and can provide their own photo ID and proof of residence. Please note that all children under the age of 10 in the library must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
TexShare Access
Residents of other cities can obtain a library card through the state library's TexShare program. The TexShare card is provided by your home library in the city where you live. TexShare cardholders must provide their TexShare card and a photo ID with a current address in order to obtain a card from the Manske Library. TexShare cardholders may check out up to five items at a time. TexShare accounts expire on the date indicated on the TexShare card. Cardholders will need to renew their account by presenting an updated TexShare card from their home library and a photo ID with their current address.
Farmers Branch residents with accounts in good standing are also eligible to obtain a TexShare card from the Manske Library.
If You Are a Non-Resident
Other Texas residents who do not have a TexShare card or who wish to access the Library's eBooks and eAudiobooks are eligible for a library card upon payment of an annual fee of $200. We require that card applicants provide a photo ID and proof of current address with their application. Cardholders will need to renew their account every year by paying the annual fee and presenting a photo ID with their current address.
To Access the Innovation Zone
To access the Innovation Zone, anyone may apply for an Innovation Zone card. This card does not allow checkout of circulating or digital materials, but does allow in-library use of Innovation Zone kits and equipment. To obtain an Innovation Zone card, you must:
- Be 17+, or
- Be 11+ with a parent/guardian signature on the Innovation Zone waiver and user agreement.
- Patrons 10 and under may not use the equipment in the Innovation Zone and are not eligible for an Innovation Zone card.
- Show a current government-issued photo ID.
- Provide current contact information (phone number, email and address).
Innovation Zone cards will expire upon expiration of the signed user agreement (one year after date of signature). Patrons with existing Library accounts do not need to apply for a separate Innovation Zone card, but they must sign the user agreement to use Innovation Zone equipment. Access to the Innovation Zone will expire one year from the date of signature, regardless of the expiration date on the Library account.
Apply Online!
Apply for a Manske Library card online.
Patrons will need to verify their account by presenting a photo ID at the Library to receive their card. If the current address does not match the photo ID, the following documents in paper or digital form may be used as proof of residence:
- Lease
- Recent utility bill
- Car or motorcycle insurance card
- Recent bank statement
- Recent pay stub
- Voter registration card